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Recent Examples of conspicuous consumption
From Revenge Spending to Revenge Saving: A Behavioral Shift
In contrast to the conspicuous consumption of revenge spending, revenge saving reflects a quieter, more introspective approach to financial resilience.
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Ron Shevlin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
As a result, even if bad customers slipped through the application process, their banks could catch them on the back end because of their conspicuous consumption.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
So, how did these unusual ingredients become items of conspicuous consumption?
—Garritt C. Van Dyk, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
We’re told in Superfine that, around 300 years ago, a new culture of conspicuous consumption, fueled by slavery, colonialism, and imperialism, enabled access to clothes signaling wealth and taste.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 8 May 2025
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Ron Shevlin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
As a result, even if bad customers slipped through the application process, their banks could catch them on the back end because of their conspicuous consumption.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
So, how did these unusual ingredients become items of conspicuous consumption?
—Garritt C. Van Dyk, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
We’re told in Superfine that, around 300 years ago, a new culture of conspicuous consumption, fueled by slavery, colonialism, and imperialism, enabled access to clothes signaling wealth and taste.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for conspicuous consumption
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conspicuous consumption
Noun
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Stay in an ocean-view suite or splurge on one of the six luxury villas to enjoy a private heated pool with the kids and the grandparents.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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There are splurge-worthy retreats that make for a highly memorable milestone celebration.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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She’s also previously called out wastefulness in the music industry specifically.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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However, Bompastor’s side did little at first to shake worries about their wastefulness in front of goal.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Traditional holiday themes of generosity, salvation, and tradition are mostly absent here.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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The home and collection were simply stunning, and her generosity in hosting a private viewing for our Women’s Fund gave us rare, unrushed time with the work.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But beyond the gowns, plenty of designers shot their look books either inside palatial homes or on the grounds of Versailles-style gardens, furthering the theme of extravagance.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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People are turning back to color and extravagance, especially with eye makeup.—
Essence,
Essence,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Here’s how to prune blueberry bushes to promote a profusion of bigger, better berries every year.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Zoë Kravitz in Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello Dramatic sleeves and a profusion of ruffles made for an ultra-feminine gown, crafted in a satin-finish technical fabric by Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Conspicuous consumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conspicuous%20consumption. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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